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Any alternative suggestions for exercise due to swelling?

lemonsquare6
lemonsquare6 Posts: 51
edited January 29 in Fitness and Exercise
Hi everyone,

I've been dealing with an allergic reaction from bug bites when I was in the forest this weekend. Swelling around the ankles and calves. I have about 150 bites.

Basically, it's day 4 of not walking or activity of any sort. I feel a bit blah from it. Not really that it's a set back but I miss being active and enjoying this part of my day. I would at least attempt to clean the home but bending and accidentally rubbing any of the bites was a no go.

I think by tomorrow, at least the swelling might be down for some kind of movement. Shoes irritate excruciatingly so I can't do exercises that require shoes.

I was thinking swimming but worried this might be a bit tough on swollen ankles.. what do you guys think? Any suggestions?

Cheers in advance!

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  • vec2013
    vec2013 Posts: 30 Member
    Standing yoga and an Epsom salt and oatmeal bath.
  • DavPul
    DavPul Posts: 61,406 Member
    I would just rest a few more days.
  • lemonsquare6
    lemonsquare6 Posts: 51
    I would just rest a few more days.

    Thanks! I feel I could wait until Friday perhaps as much as I would love to get moving. Did some squats this morning but of course it's not the same as a good sweat!

    The swelling has gone down. I could technically do some exercise in socks. Any suggestions?
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